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  • South AfricaSouth Africa
  • KenyaKenya

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  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
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  • Tswana

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T:+27 (0) 11 684 9065

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Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Nairobi

Fragomen Kenya Limited

9 West Building Junction of Parklands Road and Mkungu Close, Westlands

Nairobi

Kenya

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Languages

  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Sotho
  • Tswana

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Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9065

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Nairobi

Fragomen Kenya Limited

9 West Building Junction of Parklands Road and Mkungu Close, Westlands

Nairobi

Kenya

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Sotho
  • Tswana

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9065

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Nairobi

Fragomen Kenya Limited

9 West Building Junction of Parklands Road and Mkungu Close, Westlands

Nairobi

Kenya

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Overseeing Fragomen’s Sub-Saharan Africa practice, Lunga leads the firm’s Johannesburg and Nairobi offices, driving the growth of the region’s operations while ensuring exceptional immigration services are delivered across the continent.

With a focus on strategic expansion and operational excellence, Lunga is committed to building a robust practice that meets the complex immigration needs of businesses and individuals throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

Lunga brings extensive experience in leadership, people management and operational optimization, leveraging his diverse professional background to guide the South Africa practice through its dynamic growth.

Before joining Fragomen, Lunga held senior roles at a leading South African telecommunications company with a presence in more than 20 countries. Lunga’s blend of legal acumen, operational insight and leadership excellence positions him as a trusted advisor and a driving force behind Fragomen’s Sub-Saharan Africa operations.

Lunga is fluent in English, Xhosa and Zulu. He can also converse in Sotho and Tswana. 

Before joining Fragomen, Lunga held senior roles at a leading South African telecommunications company with a presence in more than 20 countries. Lunga’s blend of legal acumen, operational insight and leadership excellence positions him as a trusted advisor and a driving force behind Fragomen’s Sub-Saharan Africa operations.

Lunga is fluent in English, Xhosa and Zulu. He can also converse in Sotho and Tswana. 

Education

  • University of Fort Hare, B.Proc, 2000

More from Lunga

Admissions/ Membership

Bar Admissions: Notary and Attorney of the High Court

Vice President, Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) 

Publications and lectures

Author, “Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration Policy.” Fragomen, 18 August 2026.

Speaker, “The Immigration Conversation - Immigration in South Africa.” Fragomen, Podcast, 17 August 2026.

Speaker, “East Africa in Motion: Enabling Regional Expansion Through Mobility.” Fragomen, Nairobi, Kenya, 12 March 2026.

Speaker, “South African Citizenship – A New Era for Dual Citizens.” Fragomen, Webinar, 10 September 2025.

Panelist, “Spotlight on Africa: Upcoming Changes and Their Impact on Mobility into Africa.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

 

Lunga’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

The Immigration Conversation
August 17, 2026

Immigration in South AfricaRead more

July 30, 2026 | Meeting

Invested Futures Series II: Partnering for Regulatory AgilityRead more
More related insights

Lunga’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

The Immigration Conversation
August 17, 2026

Immigration in South AfricaRead more

July 30, 2026 | Meeting

Invested Futures Series II: Partnering for Regulatory AgilityRead more
More related insights

Lunga’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

The Immigration Conversation
August 17, 2026

Immigration in South AfricaRead more

July 30, 2026 | Meeting

Invested Futures Series II: Partnering for Regulatory AgilityRead more
More related insights

Countries / Territories

  • South AfricaSouth Africa
  • KenyaKenya

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Sotho
  • Tswana

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9065

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Nairobi

Fragomen Kenya Limited

9 West Building Junction of Parklands Road and Mkungu Close, Westlands

Nairobi

Kenya

Connect via Linkedin

Lunga’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

The Immigration Conversation
August 17, 2026

Immigration in South AfricaRead more

July 30, 2026 | Meeting

Invested Futures Series II: Partnering for Regulatory AgilityRead more
More related insights

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Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Sotho
  • Tswana

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9065

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Nairobi

Fragomen Kenya Limited

9 West Building Junction of Parklands Road and Mkungu Close, Westlands

Nairobi

Kenya

Connect via Linkedin

Lunga’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

The Immigration Conversation
August 17, 2026

Immigration in South AfricaRead more

July 30, 2026 | Meeting

Invested Futures Series II: Partnering for Regulatory AgilityRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Sotho
  • Tswana

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9065

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Nairobi

Fragomen Kenya Limited

9 West Building Junction of Parklands Road and Mkungu Close, Westlands

Nairobi

Kenya

Connect via Linkedin

Lunga’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

The Immigration Conversation
August 17, 2026

Immigration in South AfricaRead more

July 30, 2026 | Meeting

Invested Futures Series II: Partnering for Regulatory AgilityRead more
More related insights

Share

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  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

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In the first blog in a new series, Managing Director, Digital Identity Amit Sharma explores why trusted digital identity is becoming increasingly important to global mobility, how reusable digital credentials could work and why interoperability across systems and jurisdictions will be critical.

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Learn more

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